WORCESTER COUNTY–The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently revised the Worcester County Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). This notice is to inform property owners that FEMA placed Worcester County and incorporated areas in a 90-day appeal period, which runs from March 14 to June 11. During this time, property owners may appeal preliminary FIRM’s provided… Read more »
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G.O.L.D. seeks spring sponsors
SNOW HILL–Worcester County G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity), Inc. is presenting its annual Spring Basket program for children in need. Sponsors are being sought to create baskets. Children referred to G.O.L.D. through the Department of Social Services are matched with a sponsor. While candy and toys are welcome, sponsors are also asked to include useful… Read more »
New popcorn snack merchant comes to Berlin
BERLIN—Tom Pfeifer is hoping his kernel of a startup, Eastern Shore Kettle Korn, will burst into a fully blossomed retail and wholesale business, as temperatures heat up this year. Eastern Shore Kettle Korn is the newest addition to John Derrickson’s rapidly growing shopping plaza on U.S. Route 113, across from the Worcester County Athletic Complex—home… Read more »
Geranium sale, May 2-3, to help Coastal Hospice
LOWER SHORE–Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care is selling locally grown geraniums for $4 each. The sale helps fund the more than $775,000 in charity care Coastal Hospice provides to the four Lower Shore counties each year. The geraniums will be available for pickup May 2-3, in time for Mother’s Day giving. The geraniums are available… Read more »
MEA announces launch of wind business fund
MARYLAND–The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) announced the launch of an innovative program aimed at supporting state-of-the-art and pioneering business development in Maryland. The Market Entry Assistance Grant Program is the first initiative to originate from the Offshore Wind Business Development Fund, and is designed to help Maryland businesses become integral participants in the global offshore… Read more »
Point home owners look to complete turn over agreement
OCEAN PINES—The homeowners in Section 17, The Point, are working in conjunction with the Ocean Pines Association to find a way to complete the development’s “turn over agreement,” which deeds ownership rights to the OPA. The OPA maintains the common areas, roads and stormwater management system of the subdivision, Kathy Brennan, president of The Point… Read more »
Conway proposes naming U.S. 113 in Bozman’s honor
MARYLAND—If Delegate Norman Conway has his way, US Route 113 will serve as a memorial to the late Delegate Bennett Bozman (D-38B), who served as a Worcester County commissioner for 12 years and as a delegate in the Maryland General Assembly for 16. In a March 18 letter to the Maryland Transportation Commission, Conway suggested… Read more »
Friday Arts on the River to welcome Snow Hill spring
SNOW HILL–Easter bonnets will be on display during Snow Hill’s Friday Arts on the River, First Friday Gallery Walk, beginning at 5 p.m. The decorated hats are part of an Easter Bonnet decorating contest and will be featured in store windows and in the old Firehouse on Green Street. Merchants and gallery owners will be… Read more »
Search Committee invites members to public meeting
OCEAN PINES–Ocean Pines Association’s 2014 Search Committee will host an informative public meeting on Tuesday, April 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center in the Assateague Room. The meeting will be open to association members and anyone interested in a position on the board is encouraged to attend. The purpose will… Read more »
Boater safety to be focus of three-day OP Library classes
OCEAN PINES–The Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering a three-day Maryland Basic Boating Safety course, April 8-10, 6- 9 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Library. Participants can learn about local Ocean City waters and safely navigating and piloting them as well as how to tie nautical knots. Students will receive boating knowledge and advice from Coast… Read more »